Postcode PR2 3NU is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Fulwood area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fulwood is £55,181 per year. The median sale price in Greyfriars is £247,250 (around £234 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £291,750. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Fulwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,093 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Fulwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fulwood is £55,181 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from PR2 3NU.
Fulwood near PR2 3NU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £247,250 (about £234 per square foot) in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,950 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £320,000 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £235,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 8 | £177,750 | £193 |
| Flats | 8 | £99,750 | £173 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224,000 | £87,750 | £175,000 | £119,750 |
| 2017 | £233,950 | £81,750 | £171,000 | £181,998 |
| 2018 | £279,995 | £126,975 | £188,995 | £137,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £107,500 | £177,500 | £196,995 |
| 2020 | £234,995 | £85,000 | £178,000 | £159,995 |
| 2021 | £264,000 | £97,000 | £190,250 | £184,500 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £82,500 | £229,500 | £199,500 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £85,000 | £223,750 | £168,000 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £83,500 | £225,000 | £157,500 |
| 2025 | £303,000 | £92,500 | £225,000 | £211,252 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £110,000 | £225,000 | £151,606 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £138 | £170 | £143 |
| 2017 | £222 | £164 | £174 | £172 |
| 2018 | £224 | £177 | £201 | £130 |
| 2019 | £220 | £176 | £189 | £194 |
| 2020 | £216 | £136 | £198 | £194 |
| 2021 | £231 | £170 | £198 | £178 |
| 2022 | £238 | £150 | £215 | £216 |
| 2023 | £247 | £165 | £224 | £155 |
| 2024 | £230 | £105 | £225 | £175 |
| 2025 | £242 | £148 | £238 | £194 |
| 2026 | £234 | £197 | £234 | £193 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | 3, Chalfont Field, Preston, PR2 3WU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 5, Chalfont Field, Preston, PR2 3WU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £213,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 179, Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ES | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 165, Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ES | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 138, Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ES | Detached | Freehold | £305,000 |
In the PR2 3NU postcode area, located within Fulwood, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Fulwood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Queen's Drive Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Our Lady's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Sept 2022. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR2 3NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Black Bull News | Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JY | Walking directions to Black Bull News |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 72 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Conway Drive Convenience Store | Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ER | Walking directions to Premier Conway Drive Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ER | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Queens Drive, Preston, PR2 9YH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR2 3NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fiona Duke
Greyfriars - Elected 7 May 2026
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 3NU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PR2 3NU in Greyfriars is £247,250 (about £234 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PR2 3NU, including Fulwood Academy (Good), Queen's Drive Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR2 3NU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,093 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR2 3NU is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Duke (Liberal Democrats).